Mint green silk having an overlay of mint chiffon painted with pink and green roses, corset bodice with asymmetrical cream lace bodice top, pleated pink satin sash with back bow, asymmetrical skirt with deep lace hem band, double ring ornament of paste jewels at left shoulder and knee. Petersham label: Jeanne Hallée * 3 rue de la Ville l'Evêque, Paris. Jeanne Hallée (1880-1914) was an important French dressmaker at the time and extant examples of her designs are fairly rare. She was known for delicate creations of silk chiffon and lace. The dress is in very good condition. Flaws: Some paint losses, some small holes, tear and soil to chiffon sleeve, snaps added. The decoration is not included.
Waist: ~ 60 cm
Bust: ~ 78 cm
Front Length: ~ 145 cm
Back Length: ~ 150 cm